8 Bit Revolution: Jaw-Dropping Pixel Art Smashes Stereotypes

The phrase “8 Bit” evokes images of dusty old videogames and dank recreation rooms with shag carpeting. It’s time to blow this stereotype to smithereens, with glorious, time consuming pixel art that does nostalgia justice.

If pixel art still seems like a joke, check out these incredibly detailed portraits of an 8 bit world. Leagues above the Mario characters of yesteryear, this artwork is fine enough to be hung on a wall.

Renowned pixel artist Jude Buffum illustrates a variety of subjects and has a soft spot for his favorite films. He loves taking modern movies and creating pixelated visions of video games based on them. These seem plausible enough to be real screenshots straight from the past.

Not all pixelated art faces backwards in time. Some artists like to flex their 8 bit muscles and comment on modern politics. The evil Cheney bot reveals this artist’s political leanings pretty clearly.